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100 days of Iran war: India must brace for broad-based economic shockIn a volatile turn of events, escalating strikes between Iran and Israel are sending shockwaves that may reach India’s economy. As the spec...
RBI holds repo rate, but for how long will relief for home loan borrowers continue?The RBI’s decision to keep the repo rate unchanged at 5.25% has provided relief to home loan borrowers, but rising inflation could trigger ...
RBI worries higher energy costs could fuel inflation, slow growthRBI MPC Meeting 2026 Crude Oil Price Impact on Inflation: India's headline inflation may rise by 36 basis points due to higher petrol and d...
Global Market: Japan warns against excessive currency volatility as Yen nears key thresholdJapan signals readiness to step into currency markets if the yen weakens further. The currency is nearing a critical 160 per dollar mark. T...
Mutual funds cut exposure to private banks for 2nd straight month in April. Is banking sector under pressure?Mutual funds reduced their exposure to private banks for the second consecutive month in April, driven by tactical rotation and near-term e...
In FY26, private banks' return on equity moderates amid NIM pressure, treasury lossesPrivate banks saw their profitability dip in FY26. Net interest margins faced pressure as loan rates adjusted faster than deposit rates in ...
Indian banks remain stable despite margin pressure after RBI rate cut: ReportIndian banks are financially stable. Bad loans are under control. Profit margins face pressure from recent interest rate cuts. Banks are fo...
Auto sales jump 13% to 2.61 million units on strong demand tailwindsVehicle sales saw a significant 13% jump last month, reaching 2.61 million units. This surge marks the best-ever April for most vehicle cat...
RBI rate cuts partly passed on to borrowers in FY26, lending rates fall but not fully: ReportRBI's repo rate cuts in FY26 were only partially passed on to borrowers, with lending rates declining but not matching the full policy redu...
India's consumption stands its ground amid Gulf War tremorsWest Asia War: India's economy began the new fiscal year with a powerful surge. GST collections reached a record high in April. Passenger c...
Indian car companies begin FY27 on a strong note despite geopolitical uncertaintiesIndian car sales surged 25% in April, reaching 445,417 units, driven by sustained demand post GST cuts and government incentives. Market le...
Bright start to FY27 for carmakers with estimated sales of 4.5 lakh units in AprilIndian carmakers began the new fiscal year with robust passenger vehicle sales in April. Maruti Suzuki, Hyundai, and Kia reported record pe...
FIIs pull out another $2 billion from bank stocks. Are financials most hated now?Brokerages remain constructive on banks despite near-term headwinds. Prabhudas Lilladher flags NIM pressure, slowing retail credit and macr...
Auto sales hit record high in FY26 as tax cuts, rate easing drive demandIndia’s automobile sales hit a record high in FY26, driven by tax cuts, lower interest rates and revised income tax slabs, according to Soc...
Deposit rates could be headed up in a squeeze for banksAs the demand for loans skyrockets, Indian banks find themselves grappling with a challenge: enticing savers to deposit their money. For ye...
'Rate action unlikely in FY27; if any, it could be a rise,' say economistsIndian markets expect a prolonged pause in policy rates. Economists foresee no immediate tightening as higher global energy prices have a l...
Economists see prolonged rate pause; hike risks hinge on oil, geopoliticsIndian markets expect interest rates to remain steady for an extended period. Economists foresee no immediate policy tightening by the Rese...
Shaktikanta Das reveals how India broke a ‘Chakravyuh’ and 7 steps for businesses to navigate war stormDuring a keynote speech, RBI ex-Governor Shaktikanta Das emphasised India’s remarkable ability to weather global storms. He referred to the...
RBI monetary policy: Call below repo to comfort banks"Our attempt, of course, is to keep the WACR as near as possible to the policy rate. However, in times like this when there is so much unce...
Tirupur Exporters Association welcomes reduction in repo rateTirupur Exporters Association (TEA) today welcomed the reduction in the Repo Rate by 0.25 per cent, announced by RBI Governor Raghuram Raja...